Career and Job-Hunting Blog: June 2006

Career and Job-Hunting Blog

Career and job-search news, trends, and scoops for job-seekers, compiled by the staff of Quintessential Careers.

June 21, 2006

More than a third of recruiters have eliminated a job candidate based on an Internet search.

According to a recent study from ExecuNet, 35 percent of executive recruiters who use the Web to research job canddiates eliminated them based on what material was found online — up from 26 percent a year ago.

Additionally, 4 out of 5 candidates expect recruiters to research them online while only about a third of those candidates have never conducted a search on themselves.

June 15, 2006

If you’re emailing on company time, you better make sure you know the guidelines.

Nearly a third of all large U.S. companies have fired someone in the last year for violating email rules.

According to a study commissioned by Proofpoint of executives at companies with more than 1,000 employees, more than half of employers have also disciplined workers in the last year for violating company email policies.

U.S. job growth slows dramatically in May, while unemployment continues to drop.

Employers added just 75,000 new jobs in May, the smallest number in seven months, according to a report issued by the Department of Labor. Furthermore, job gains for March and April turned out to be smaller than previously reported.

In more positive news, the nation’s unemployment rate slipped a notch from 4.7 percent in April to 4.6 percent in May — the lowest the rate has been since July 2001.

Job Stuff, A Blog for Your Career, from Stephen Harris. Stephen’s blog is a great resource for those job-seekers who find yourselves in transition, searching for guidance and reassurance.

The Occupational Adventure Blog, from Curt Rosengren, a Passion Catalyst. Curt’s blog is great for finding encouraging ideas (and resources) for moving forward with your career… a career that lights your fire.

Blue Sky Resumes Blog, from career expert Louise Fletcher, a general career and job-search blog that covers all aspects of the job-hunt.

Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers, one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of Quintessential Careers Press, including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter, QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He’s often quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his personal Website or reach him by email at randall@quintcareers.com. Check out Dr. Hansen on GooglePlus.